Kerala HC Upholds Madrassa Teacher’s Conviction for Sexual Assault of Minor Student, Says Child’s Testimony Sufficient for Conviction Under POCSO.
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Orissa High Court has held that inserting a hand inside the clothing of a minor victim, even without proof of digital penetration, constitutes 'sexual assault' under Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Madras HC upholds POCSO conviction based solely on DNA evidence despite hostile witnesses, modifies offence category, and reduces sentence.
Rajasthan High Court upheld Asaram’s life sentence for rape of a minor while acquitting him of gang rape charges and acquitting co-accused.
Delhi High Court upheld a tenant’s POCSO conviction for raping a six-year-old girl, holding that an intact hymen does not negate penetration.
Kerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
Delhi High Court denies bail to Maulvi accused of raping a minor girl under the guise of spiritual healing, citing serious allegations and advance trial stage.
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Chhattisgarh HC upheld a rape conviction, recognising doll-assisted gestural testimony of a deaf-mute victim as valid and reliable evidence.
Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, rules Section 29 POCSO presumption not applicable at pre-arrest stage.
SC restores conviction in child rape case, reverses acquittal, and directs strict compliance with law prohibiting disclosure of victim identity.
Madras High Court upholds life sentence of church pastor convicted under POCSO for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl with intellectual disability.
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